Kremlin
Putin Pledges Support to Venezuela's Maduro Following US Oil Tanker Seizure
Dec 12, 2025 02:37 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Russia's support for Venezuela during a phone call with President Nicolas Maduro, expressing solidarity following the United States' seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker. The Kremlin emphasized Putin's commitment to supporting Venezuela's sovereignty amid escalating external pressures.
Kremlin Affirms Trump's Ukraine Statements Align With Russia's Position on Territorial Issues
Dec 11, 2025 01:04 am CST
The Kremlin has officially acknowledged that US President Donald Trump's recent statements about Ukraine's territorial concessions and Russia's likely victory align with Moscow's viewpoint. Trump's interview with Politico suggested Russia holds a stronger negotiating position and questioned Ukraine's NATO prospects, prompting Zelensky to offer conditional elections despite martial law restrictions. This development occurs as the US intensifies diplomatic efforts to end Europe's most significant conflict since World War II.
Kremlin Welcomes Trump's New Strategy: Russia No Longer Labeled a 'Direct Threat' in US Security Policy
Dec 08, 2025 09:40 am CST
The Kremlin has responded positively to US President Donald Trump's new national security strategy that no longer designates Russia as a direct threat. The strategy outlines a "flexible realism" approach, emphasizes ending the Ukraine war, and expresses concerns about Europe's decline, while seeking to reestablish strategic stability with Russia despite ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Why Vladimir Putin Avoids Smartphones: Inside the Russian President's Strict Security Protocols
Dec 04, 2025 12:18 pm CST
Exploring why Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn't use smartphones and the extensive security measures surrounding him, including technology restrictions, Kremlin protocols, and travel precautions ahead of his upcoming visit to India for meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Kremlin Confirms Putin's Partial Acceptance of US Peace Proposals on Ukraine Conflict
Dec 03, 2025 09:46 pm CST
The Kremlin has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin has partially accepted US proposals to end the Ukraine war following extended talks with Trump's representatives in Moscow. According to spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Russia remains open to continued negotiations until an agreement can be reached, despite some proposals being rejected in what he described as a normal negotiation process.
Zelensky Rejects US War Settlement Plan: "Won't Betray Ukraine" Amid Territorial Concessions Pressure
Nov 22, 2025 03:01 am CST
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected a controversial US-proposed 28-point plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which would require Ukraine to cede territory, reduce its military, and abandon NATO aspirations. Zelensky warned he faces a difficult choice between "loss of dignity or losing a key partner" as he plans to present alternatives to President Trump's proposal while European allies express concerns about being excluded from peace negotiations.
S Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow: Preparing for the 23rd Annual India-Russia Summit
Nov 19, 2025 03:31 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss preparations for the upcoming 23rd annual India-Russia summit. The diplomatic engagement precedes Putin's planned December visit to India for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the continuing strategic partnership between the two nations amid evolving global dynamics.
Russia Clarifies Recent Tests Were Not Nuclear Warhead Detonations as Trump Orders US Response
Oct 30, 2025 07:56 pm CST
Moscow clarified that its tests of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon underwater drone were not atomic weapon tests, following President Trump's order for US nuclear testing in response. The Kremlin warned it would resume nuclear warhead testing if the US abandons the current moratorium, highlighting tensions between the two nations that control 90% of the world's 11,000 nuclear warheads.
Russia Threatens Overwhelming Military Response to Deep Strikes on Russian Territory
Oct 26, 2025 07:27 pm CST
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirms President Putin's warning of an overwhelming response to any deep strikes on Russian territory, as Russia successfully tests its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile claimed to evade all defense systems. Putin maintains Russia will never bow to U.S. pressure and is moving toward deploying advanced nuclear-capable weapons.
Russia Conducts Nuclear Drills as Putin-Trump Summit on Ukraine Conflict Faces Delay
Oct 22, 2025 10:25 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw strategic nuclear forces drills featuring missile launches as his planned summit with US President Trump was postponed. The exercises, testing Moscow's nuclear triad capabilities, came amid ongoing disagreements over Ukraine ceasefire conditions, with officials from both nations emphasizing the need for thorough preparation before presidential talks can proceed effectively.